Job ID: 296771

Paryavaran Youth Leader

Sashakt Foundation

Location: Birbhum, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 31 Jul 2026

Relevant Sectors

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

WE ARE HIRING at SASHAKT FOUNDATION
Join Project ITC - HARIT - Plastic Free Schools Initiative
About the Programme
HARIT (Holistic Action for an Improved Tomorrow) is a large-scale environmental awareness and behavior change programme designed to promote plastic-free habits, responsible waste management, and environmental stewardship among school-going children. The project aims to reach approximately 10 lakh students across 4,000 schools in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh through engaging school-based interventions, youth leadership, community participation, and behavior change campaigns.
We are looking for passionate, energetic, and committed professionals to join our team and contribute towards building environmentally responsible schools and communities.

Position: Paryavaran Youth Leader
Number of Positions - 25
Location - Across project districts in Uttar Pradesh - Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Varanasi, Ghazipur and Bhadohi district.
Monthly Remuneration - Up to 12,000 per month
Position Overview
The Paryavaran Youth Leader will serve as the frontline facilitator and change agent responsible for implementing school-based environmental awareness and behaviour change interventions. The role involves delivering intensive 2-day high-energy campaigns, engaging students and teachers through interactive activities, and promoting sustainable environmental practices within schools and communities.
Educational Qualification
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
Experience
0-1 year of relevant experience.
?Freshers with strong communication and facilitation skills are encouraged to apply.
?Prior experience in youth engagement, teaching, community mobilization, awareness campaigns, volunteering, NSS, NYKS, Eco Clubs, environmental programmes, or NGO projects will be preferred.
Essential Skills and Competencies
?Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
?Confidence in public speaking and group facilitation.
?Ability to engage children and adolescents.
?Enthusiasm for environmental sustainability and social change.
?Event facilitation and activity management skills.
?Documentation and reporting abilities.
?Teamwork and adaptability.
?Basic digital literacy and smartphone usage.
?Willingness to travel extensively to schools and communities.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Candidates who have experience in:
?Teaching or educational activities
?Awareness campaigns
?Community engagement
?Youth leadership initiatives
?Environmental programmes
Key Responsibilities
?Facilitate and deliver intensive 2-day behaviour change interventions in assigned schools.
?Conduct interactive learning sessions, environmental awareness activities, games, demonstrations, and group exercises.
?Engage students, teachers, and school management in campaign activities and environmental action initiatives.
?Promote key campaign messages related to environmental conservation, sustainable practices, and responsible citizenship.
?Facilitate school-level commitments, pledges, and environmental action plans to encourage long-term behavioural change.
?Mobilize students and teachers for active participation in programme activities.
?Facilitate experiential learning activities using campaign toolkits, IEC materials, and participatory methodologies.
?Support school assemblies, wall art activities, awareness drives, and special campaign events.
?Maintain attendance records, activity registers, and programme documentation.
?Collect feedback from participants and report field observations to Paryavaran Mentors.
?Ensure proper use and safeguarding of campaign materials and resources.
?Coordinate with school authorities to ensure smooth implementation of planned interventions.
?Capture photographs, success stories, and evidence of programme activities for reporting purposes.
?Identify challenges during implementation and seek timely support from Paryavaran Mentors.
?Promote environmental stewardship and motivate students to adopt and advocate positive environmental practices within their schools and communities.
?Support monitoring, evaluation, and data collection activities as required by the programme.
?Ensure high-energy, engaging, and inclusive delivery of all campaign activities while maintaining programme quality standards.
Note - Local Candidates will be Preferred for this position.

How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their updated CV to palsomenath9933@gmail.com & somenathpal8145@gmail.com
For the position of "Paryavaran Youth Leader" - Please mention the preferred district in subject line - "Application for [Position Name] - [District Name] - Project HARIT"
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
** This position requires immediate attention; therefore, preference will be given to candidates available for an early joining date.

Job Email ID:

somenathpal8145(at)gmail.com